Integrated rooftop greenhouses: symbiosis of energy, water and CO2 emissions with the building – Towards urban food security in a circular economy. CTM2016-75772-C3-1-R, AI/UE-Feder

Fertilecity in few words

What do we do? Analyze, from a technological, economic and environmental approach the integration of greenhouses on the roof of buildings.

How? Using multidisciplinary assessment tools and methods.

Who? Sostenipra research group (www.sostenipra.cat) in the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona (UAB), and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC). Our team integrates environmentalist, agronomist, architects, engineers and industrial designers.

Why? To improve cities’ sustainability.

Where? At the new Z ICTA-ICP building (LEED-Gold certified) located in the Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona campus, Bellaterra.

When? Since December 2016 until December 2019.

Who funds? Funded by AI/UE-Feder and the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Competitiveness (MINECO).